PayPal Invoice Template (+ Free Alternative)

PayPal invoicing is convenient when you want clients to pay online, but PayPal takes a fee on each payment. Here's how to send a PayPal invoice — and how to create a free, professional invoice PDF when you'd rather be paid by bank transfer.

Invoice generator form

Your business
Bill to (client)
Invoice details
Line items
Description Qty Unit price Tax %
Totals
Payment details
Notes
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How to make an invoice in PayPal

  1. 1

    Log in to PayPal

    Open PayPal and go to Pay & Get Paid → Invoicing (a PayPal account is required).

  2. 2

    Create an invoice

    Click Create Invoice, add the customer's email, line items and amounts.

  3. 3

    Send for online payment

    Send the invoice; the client pays via PayPal (transaction fees apply to you).

  4. 4

    Track status

    PayPal shows when the invoice is viewed and paid.

Why use our free invoice generator instead

No fees just to create and send an invoice

Professional PDF you can email anywhere

Automatic tax (GST/VAT/sales tax) and totals

Add bank details to be paid by transfer and skip payment fees

PayPal invoice template FAQ

Does PayPal charge to send an invoice?

Creating a PayPal invoice is free, but PayPal charges a fee when the client pays. If you take payment by bank transfer, a free invoice generator avoids those fees entirely.

Can I make a PayPal-style invoice for free?

Yes — our generator creates a professional invoice PDF for free. Use PayPal when you specifically want online card/PayPal payment, and the generator when you don't.

Is the invoice tax-compliant?

Set your tax (GST, VAT or sales tax) and business/tax ID, and the generator produces a clean, tax-ready invoice.